Edward Bayzand Ellington | |
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Born | Camberwell, London | 2 August 1845
Died | 10 November 1914 Kensington, London | (aged 69)
Education | Denmark Hill Grammar School |
Occupation | Engineer |
Engineering career | |
Discipline | Hydraulic engineering |
Institutions | Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Institution of Civil Engineers |
Edward Bayzand Ellington (2 August 1845 – 10 November 1914) was a British hydraulic engineer who pioneered the development of urban-scale hydraulic power distribution systems.[1][2]
Ellington was managing director of the Hydraulic Engineering Co of Chester and one of the founders of the London Hydraulic Power Company. He invented the hydraulic balance lift (US: elevator) and the automatic injector fire hydrant.[3]